At Trailer Towing Training, we deliver accredited towing courses across the UK, helping drivers and organisations meet legal obligations while improving safety, confidence, and road-readiness when towing trailers of all types.

Our programmes combine clear theoretical instruction with supervised practical driving to ensure participants understand both regulatory requirements and real-world towing techniques across personal, commercial, agricultural, and logistics environments.

How Much Does Trailer Towing Training Cost?

The cost of trailer towing training ranges from £180 to £350 per participant, depending on the driver’s experience level, course length, and vehicle type used.

Prices may include refresher options, group booking rates, employer packages, and sessions that provide a vehicle and trailer for training if required.

Contact Trailer Towing Training to receive a customised price for your course needs.

Who Needs Trailer Towing Training?

Trailer towing courses are essential for a wide range of individuals and professionals who tow as part of their work or personal use, including:

• Caravan owners – Towing leisure caravans for domestic and holiday travel.
• Construction and landscaping crews – Transporting tools, machinery, and materials using flatbeds or utility trailers.
• Agricultural workers – Moving livestock trailers, feed trailers, and farm equipment.
• Event and logistics teams – Handling cargo, equipment, and portable facilities.
• Facilities and estates staff – Transporting maintenance equipment or site materials.

What Safety Standards Are Covered in Trailer Towing Courses?

Trailer towing training aligns with DVSA guidance, the Highway Code, PUWER considerations for workplace towing, and the Health and Safety at Work Act.

Drivers are taught to verify trailer loading, check braking systems, confirm lighting compliance, manage speed restrictions, and follow site-specific towing protocols. Additional emphasis is placed on load security, visibility management, and safe stopping distances.

How Long Does It Take to Complete Trailer Towing Training?

Most trailer towing training courses take between half a day and two full days, depending on driver experience and course scope.

Full-day or multi-day programmes are recommended for new drivers, while shorter refresher courses are suitable for experienced operators who require updated instruction. Assessment typically includes both theory elements and a practical demonstration of safe towing.

What Does Trailer Towing Training Cover?

Trailer towing training covers essential skills such as pre-towing safety checks, safe coupling and uncoupling, trailer loading and weight distribution, braking systems, and stability awareness.

Delegates also learn controlled reversing methods, correct road positioning, effective cornering practices, and safe gradient handling. Practical sessions include supervised towing exercises to ensure each driver can operate confidently on public roads and work sites.

What Types of Trailers Are Covered in Training?

Trailer towing training covers a wide range of towing setups and applications, including:

• Utility and box trailers – For general transport duties across domestic and commercial settings.
• Flatbed trailers – Common in construction, estates, and equipment transport.
• Livestock trailers – Used in agricultural and rural industries for animal movement.
• Plant trailers – Designed for towing machinery such as mini-diggers, mowers, or compact loaders.
• Caravans and leisure trailers – Suitable for recreational towing and long-distance travel.

Are Refresher Towing Courses Available for Experienced Drivers?

Refresher trailer towing courses are available and are typically recommended every three years, or sooner if new vehicles, trailer types, or incidents prompt additional training.

These sessions review best practice, reinforce safe handling, and ensure ongoing competency through updated guidance and a practical reassessment of driving skills.

Can I Arrange On-Site Trailer Towing Training for My Team?

On-site trailer towing training can be delivered directly at your chosen location, allowing instruction to be tailored to your vehicles, trailers, site access, and operational routes.

These sessions include real-time driving practice, workplace-specific risk assessments, and hands-on coupling and reversing exercises to minimise downtime while enhancing familiarity with your own equipment.

Contact Trailer Towing Training for a consultation on arranging a towing course.

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